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[Bazzah]

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Prizes
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1st: $30 EU
2nd: $20 EU
3rd: $10 EU

Prizes are in E.U dollars, as they have the best exchange rate. If you use a different currency, we can exchange it to your currency, if Paypal supports it.

Cover competition rules
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1. You must have a Paypal account to receive prize funds.
2. Covers must be up to site standard (see site rules)
3. Your cover must not already have a custom in the gallery.
4. Poster art may be used, for images, but each must be no more than 20% of the total cover size.
5. Film title must be pre 2000 DVD release.
6. You may not post your covers for help, in this forum, or any other. Anyone found doing so will be disqualified.
7. Covers must be submitted by the 31st July 2006.
8. All entries should be emailed to admin@hirescovers.net, with your member name clearly stated. I will then upload the covers anonymously to the site for voting. (Voting will be done by a select group of volunteers from the artists / resident artists group)
9. You may enter as many entries as you like.
10. Admin reserves the right to withdraw the competition at any time.


Competitors: chefjoe, Corky, Powers, MrHenryDog, RaiderViking, Myers, Demonology, Tropical Storm, golemeye, burnbabyburn, matthew, ubl6612, sleepyhead, GlobalCinema, DVD-Reactor, jel, donobieus, nonini, *krafty*,

Judges: Skallywag, lulubelle, vice-nasty, donger, pendragon, boneapart.

[Bazzah]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) No!!! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

You can make whatever you like, as long as it follows the rules! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Myers]

you seem to have it all covered bazzah can't wait to see some of the entries.

[Storm Raider]

Better get of my skinny butt and start doing something this might be the kick i need
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

[chefjoe]

No fair Baz! ya gotta separate the artist levels, I could never win against guy's or gals like u and skally, lulu TS and the rest. ah but hell it's just for fun right. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[ubl6612]

If I get my computer fixed and get enough time off from my non-internet life, I'm game.

[mattm77]

Be good to see some older covers IMO.

I'd recommend 70s classics for anyone wanting a theme etc.

[Demonology]

I understand the rules of the comp but i think it would have been wiser to suggest a main title,with this title making sure there's not enough hi-res material around for it.......... then you get the best out of the artists who's ideas really shine.......like the comp over at euphoric not so long ago they chose the lord of the flies and there was some amazing styles and variations of dvd covers that turned up from that comp.

When stating it must be a dvd title pre 2000 you may end up with designs which are thrown together because of the hi-res material available for them,the whole object of a competition is to make the artists think and come up with something very origional.

Just my piont of view.

But count me in anyways

[corky]

Well imo, if you class yourself as one of the better artists, then choose an older title, it you are a relative newbie and not very confident then choose a newer title, that way it will tax everybody's expertise. The judges that do the judging will be aware of everybody's limitations, so I feel this might be an idea to consider

[Myers]

Well imo, if you class yourself as one of the better artists, then choose an older title, it you are a relative newbie and not very confident then choose a newer title, that way it will tax everybody's expertise. The judges that do the judging will be aware of everybody's limitations, so I feel this might be an idea to consider

Excellent points there corky (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) ah well i'll risk it count me in (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

Demon. I agree with what you are saying, but I was doing this particular competition for all levels. Next, I am planning on doing a contest just for artists, with a public vote. Then we will have a particular title, as you are more skilled. I didn't want to make it too difficult for some of the lesser skilled members. As it is though, it is pretty tough. You can't use any poster image larger than 640x435, which limits cut and pasting. If we get a cover that is lots of small images thrown together, the judges aren't going to rate it. Judging will be based on creativity, imagination, skill etc.

[Krafty]

You must have been reading my mind.
I thought about starting a comp last week (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

Who's not eligible to enter?

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

EVERYONE can enter this one! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Demonology]

I agree Bazzah didn't really think of the less skilled but then again i wouldn't say i'm that skilled either i just try not to use poster-art at all.
Even then it takes me awhile to finish cover because i like to try different things with each cover and look for tutorials on the web for effects i may wanna plan.

[Bazzah]

Best way of learning Demon. I didn't even know how to fill a square 2 years ago, but after searching the new, and a lot of experimenting, I know it pretty well!

And I would have to disagree about you not being skilled. You wouldn't have been so welcomed into the artist group if you weren't skilled.

And hopefully, you will start posting more here now, and get into the Resident artist group! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Irrob]

If I get my computer fixed and get enough time off from my non-internet life, I'm game.

bud, your computer will never be right. You've been having trouble for about a year now right? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)
Good way to kick off the new improved hirescovers with a contest

[ubl6612]

bud, your computer will never be right. You've been having trouble for about Good way to kick off the new improved hirescovers with a contest

You must have me mistaken for someone else or maybe a year for 2 weeks. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

The crash of my master harddrive is the first problem in many years, as far as I recall.

[chefjoe]

You must have me mistaken for someone else or maybe a year for 2 weeks. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

The crash of my master harddrive is the first problem in many years, as far as I recall.

Buy a Mac, no worries (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[ubl6612]

Would rather burn in hell then be an Apple owner.

[corky]

try a pear then lol

[Raiderviking]

great idea... Im in... already got the cover picked (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

Now if only I could find a Cinema 4D for dummies i'd be set.... (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/ashamed.gif)

[Stuie]

Before this gets going Bazzah you should really tell us what cover we should do, it's highly unfair on everyone to say do what youl ike. All the successful competitions I have seen have run in the way that the top guy has specified a film, covers have gone in and the judges have decided.

At least if we are all doing the same cover its not so bias.

[Bazzah]

The fact that you can only use certani sized images is going to make it difficult. Also, the fact that there must not be a custom already makes it VERY difficult. You find a cover that isnt in the gallery, that has got a lot of material available. I think you will be surprised how tough the competition will be.

The judging won't be done according to what the movie is anyway. The judging will be about the skill and imagination that is used.

[burnbabyburn]

The fact that you can only use certani sized images is going to make it difficult. Also, the fact that there must not be a custom already makes it VERY difficult. You find a cover that isnt in the gallery, that has got a lot of material available. I think you will be surprised how tough the competition will be.

The judging won't be done according to what the movie is anyway. The judging will be about the skill and imagination that is used.

I think the way you have it now is more than fair. It will be hard enough to find source materials, especially if you can't use one that already has a gallery custom done. Sounds like fun to me! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[MrHenryDog]

bugger had a great idea for a cover,until i realised that you said it cant have a custom cover in the galley already.might still make it anyway...for fun.

on that point,this rule should only apply to cutoms uploaded previous to today,it would be horrendous to work on a cover,then in a couple of weeks when your about to upload it ,someone posts one in the gallery,disqualifying your hard work.

i'll have a go,(but dont expect to win next to some of the great artists on here )

MHD

[Powers]

I'm game.
No too sure on the fact that there mustn't be a custom already out there, knowing my luck someone will post the same movie just before i do.

[ubl6612]

okay, if Powers is in, I´'m out. Pretty pointless competing now. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

If anyone posts a custom between now and the end of the competition, it will not matter. You may still post your entry.

[Vice-Nasty]

This competition will be fun (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) But im out :/ Or.....I never was in..hm. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) Anyway, I got my ass kicked at the earlier competition ( The Wedding Crashers ). I can judge! That would be fun. I Judge when you guys did these WWII covers. I cant really writte what I want here : ( My english sucks :'( poor me.

[corky]

I'm in for the comp., I am today anyway

[chefjoe]

I'm in, do we post in this thread?

[Stuie]

Does it have to be a movie or can it be any cover at all, with the obvious exception of cd covers??

[Bazzah]

It must be a movie cover. For more information, please see the first post of this thread. All entries must be submited to admin@hirescovers.net by 31st July. And entries not adhering to the competition rules, will be disqualified! Now get making those covers!!

[Bazzah]

We don't seem to have many contenders at the moment. If you are joining in the competition, and have not said so already, please can you let me know. This is who we have so far.

Competitors: chefjoe, Corky, Powers, MrHenryDog, RaiderViking, Myers, Demonology, Tropical Storm, golemeye, burnbabyburn, matthew

Judges: Skallywag, lulubelle, irrob, vice-nasty, donger, pendragon, boneapart.

**edited**

[Storm Raider]

Yes of the top of my head i would like to see BurnBabyBurn & Ace Of Spades enter
Cheers

[golemeye]

Since there seems to be plenty of judges and a lack of competitors, I'll enter the competition instead of judging if that's cool.

[Bazzah]

As cool as a cat!

[burnbabyburn]

We don't seem to have many contenders at the moment. Infact we have as many judges as competitors. If you are joining in the competition, and have not said so already, please can you let me know. This is who we have so far.

Competitors: chefjoe, Corky, Powers, MrHenryDog, RaiderViking, Myers, Demonology, Tropical Storm

Judges: Skallywag, lulubelle, irrob, vice-nasty, donger, pendragon, golemeye, boneapart.

I'm going to try to come up with something for this competition Bazzah, although limiting the movie it can be, makes it pretty difficult (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) I think I may have an idea though. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) You can count me "In". (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

Yes of the top of my head i would like to see BurnBabyBurn & Ace Of Spades enter
Cheers

I'm only entering because you requested it Tropical...can't dissapoint you! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) lol

[Bazzah]

Where would be the fun if it was easy? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

Great, the more the merrier!

[golemeye]

A couple questions for clarification-
Is the use of poster art to be limited to 20% for each poster or 20% for all posters total for the cover?
Entries must not be of a movie for which a custom is already in the gallery. Is this the new gallery only, or the archive gallery as well?

[Bazzah]

Dont quite follow you on the poster art thing. But the gallery means the whole gallery! Otherwise it is too easy! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[golemeye]

I mean is the use of poster art to be 20% of the total cover no matter how many posters are used, or can each poster used be 20% of the cover(so say 3 different posters used could comprise 60% of the cover)?

[corky]

I think golemeye, means is that 20% for each poster used or 20% total entire cover

[golemeye]

I won't use any poster art, just trying to clarify some of the rules to avoid any misunderstandings so none of the competitors feel they got burned.

[Storm Raider]

I'm going to try to come up with something for this competition Bazzah, although limiting the movie it can be, makes it pretty difficult (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) I think I may have an idea though. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) You can count me "In". (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)
I'm only entering because you requested it Tropical...can't dissapoint you! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) lol

Good i think your covers are great my canadian buddy
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[matthew]

hmm... hard rules. Count me in! I like challenges. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[Bazzah]

Nice one matthew

[Irrob]

Tropical Storm, are those your legs? If so, outstanding my friend (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[drastija]

Tropical Storm, are those your legs? If so, outstanding my friend (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

good legs (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Storm Raider]

Tropical Storm, are those your legs? If so, outstanding my friend (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

well to tell you the truth no there not mine but mine are pretty close to what they look like
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

good legs (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

Thanks Dras
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

Good i think your covers are great my canadian buddy
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

Sorry TS...just saw your reply...hopefully I can manage to do something worthy.
And, YES...very nice legs (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) lol

[ubl6612]

I'm still in, I just have to send some viruses to Powers first or something (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

The no Poster Art rule is that Key Art or any art?

[Bazzah]

Art in general, that was made by the movie company. It's to make the covers original. Stops any copying and pasting! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Stuie]

Go on then, count me in....

[Bazzah]

Excelent. Remember, you can enter as many as you like!

[sleepyhead]

I would have liked the comp to have been split into different categories (Experienced, Intermediate, Newbie etc).

To lock horns as it were with some of the phenomenal artists on this site on a level playing field is going to be soooo hard. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/eek5.gif)

But I'm willing to give it a go. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[GlobalCinema]

OK

I havent read the rules, but count me in Bazzah. I am glad to see irrob isnt as I cant compete with him at this moment in time.

But I have a feeling that the winner will be one of the lesser known on the circuit which will inspire others to have the courage to enter the next comp.

Contender ready, Gladiator ready

May the best gal or guy win.

[Stuie]

Am tempted to drop out now GC is playing, hard to kick the ass of one of the people you look up to.

[boneapart]

No fair Baz! ya gotta separate the artist levels, I could never win against guy's or gals like u and skally, lulu TS and the rest. ah but hell it's just for fun right. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

Hi chefjoe, if you check the post proper, you'll see that bazzah isn't entering or judging the competition, and Skally and Lulu are only judging the entrants... (lol)

[df2k2]

Can you please explain what the covers should be judged on. ie.. originality, ability to capture the "theme" of the movie in the cover, ability to make it look retail.. etc.. etc.

[kylumi]

i think i may have a go at this....................can anyone help me identify some pre-2000 movies........?

[kylumi]

oooOOOOO skally................ I think you have just given me an idea (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[MrHenryDog]

doesn't matter - the piggy will still 'nail it' !!!

[kylumi]

toooOOOOO risque........................what about ..................hmmmmmm..............Oooo...........i forget (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[kylumi]

nope....................emmanuelle petitt was one of my favourite arsenal players (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Demonology]

piggy, how about something to test your skills, that has no art available, perhaps from the old b-movie horror genre (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif)

Lol thats my problem i picked a movie where there wasn't no hi-res material at all and now i've started it i must finish it so this is where my creative and imagination talents are gonna come in and then be proud to call it a complete custom (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) .

[burnbabyburn]

"5. Film title must be pre 2000 DVD release."

Does this include the year 2000??

[Bazzah]

As the lady above said (Did I say lady??)

[Raiderviking]

Well Im out... just saw the pre-2000 DVD-release so.... the movie I made was released much earlier but didnt release on DVD until 2001 apparantly. So i withdraw...

Edit: im back in action.... found an earlier release.... phew

[Demonology]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) phew (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

Hmmmmmm dvd cover for a film i'm working on was made in 1989 and released on dvd 1999 is this ok then?

[Bazzah]

Hmmmmmm dvd cover for a film i'm working on was made in 1989 and released on dvd 1999 is this ok then?

Yeah, coz it's pre 2000 (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[Demonology]

Yeah, coz it's pre 2000 (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

Ok cheers phew!!!!!!! putting all this work into this then but had to look when i saw RaiderVikings post (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

Just wanted to make sure guys...I was safe anyway...just looking at other movies to do. Thank you (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[ubl6612]

Damn it's dificult finding an idea for a cover that CC hasn't already made.

Can't we make an exception (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[DVD-Reactor]

Hi came back after long time Off, and found this site again working
so think i might find my pen and paper again and make some coverwork.

[Bazzah]

Excelent - so you are in for the cover competition?

[DVD-Reactor]

Excelent - so you are in for the cover competition?

Sure IS...!

[atjeroid]

Cover competition rules
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1. You must have a Paypal account to receive prize funds.

no paypal in my country (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

[Raiderviking]

no paypal in my country (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

so donate it to the site... Its more of honor for me... and the fun in making a cover

[burnbabyburn]

so donate it to the site... Its more of honor for me... and the fun in making a cover

Exactly!! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[atjeroid]

i've never though of that (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

just one question then: must the cover be just fora movie or can it be foar a TV show?

[Bazzah]

It can be for a TV show, as long as it conforms to Hires upload rules (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[atjeroid]

so donate it to the site... Its more of honor for me... and the fun in making a cover

It can be for a TV show, as long as it conforms to Hires upload rules (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

rules (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/SHOCKED.gif) we have rules here (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/SHOCKED.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/tongue2.gif)

[juanpi2382]

hi. About the cover resolution, what are final terms? it has to be 3240x2175 or could it be smaller?

[corky]

I would say the minimum size allowable would a be a Thin Pack Single, (if this is incorrect am sure Bazzah or someone will correct this) as for the resolution use 300dpi.

[matthew]

feck! mine was released on DVD May 2000. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) this was my best cover I've ever made. and I've already sent it in.

[Bazzah]

Sorry Matthew! It looks like it is back to the drawing board for you! :(

[matthew]

was there DVDs released at all before 2000? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/rolleye.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

I have just been looking, and the earliest release date I can find is May 2000. sorry.

[Storm Raider]

In my blondeness i seem to be confussed in a big way
Is it a Pre 2000 movie as in a movie released before 2000
Or what if it was a 1995 movie that was not released on DVD until 2005
is it still classed as a pre 2000 movie or not
Now when some one answers this please write it in laymans terms
I dont have any trouble understanding them or a simple Yes or No
I will be able to understand
Sorry for being a stubbie short of a six pack
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

TS...The "DVD" release of the movie has to be Pre-2000. It's going by when the DVD was released, not the theatrical release. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[Storm Raider]

Oh #@$! that really throws a spanner in the works (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)
Thanks BBB
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[ubl6612]

TS...The "DVD" release of the movie has to be Pre-2000. It's going by when the DVD was released, not the theatrical release. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

What? That's BS. Do you know how few movies was released on dvd before 2000? Dvds weren't really that big then cause the players were freaking expensive. I don't really see the point in this rule. I can understand if you want covers for movies that had there theatrical release before 2000 because you don't see that many of those. But I can make a cover for a movie from the 30's that no one else has made anything for, but still it doesn't comply with the rules cause the movie company only just released it this year.

if this is the rule, then I can't join in on the compitition.

[Irrob]

pre-2000 DVD release date? I don't have a problem with that. Going to make things alot more challenging for sure.

[juanpi2382]

Hi everybody. I still don't get about the 20% of the total cover size. If i wanna put the faces of the actors,
i have to put without a doubt a picture, unless i draw them (seems really hard). And if wanna put things, i don't know, like cars, planes, guns, etc, I can't put images of those things? If i use images i'm gonna be over than 20%.
I would really appreciate if you could clear it up to me. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

Greetings to all (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[kylumi]

hola mi español del amigo..........my no es grande pero, usted está fijando en el lugar incorrecto. El contacto FB de PM él le ayudará.

[burnbabyburn]

Hi everybody. I still don't get about the 20% of the total cover size. If i wanna put the faces of the actors,
i have to put without a doubt a picture, unless i draw them (seems really hard). And if wanna put things, i don't know, like cars, planes, guns, etc, I can't put images of those things? If i use images i'm gonna be over than 20%.
I would really appreciate if you could clear it up to me. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

Greetings to all (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

Juanpi2382...in the "rules" for the competition it states...

4. Poster art may be used, for images, but each must be no more than 20% of the total cover size.

...so each individual image cannot be more than 20% of the total cover size. That's just so you can't take one big piece of poster art and use it for the whole cover. Hope this helps. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[juanpi2382]

Thanks burnbabyburn. Now I get it and it's pretty reasonable.

About the pre-2000 DVD release, it's gonna be a real challenge. Bye (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

Thanks burnbabyburn. Now I get it and it's pretty reasonable.

About the pre-2000 DVD release, it's gonna be a real challenge. Bye (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

It's a challenge finding sources for pics, but I've been looking around a lot, and there are actually quite a few movies to choose from. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[ubl6612]

I have to apologies for my previous post. Don't know why I got that angry.

Sorry

Still no fan of the rule, since old dvds suck (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) (no extras or anything really) probably the reason why new version of the early releases are getting re-released.

[chefjoe]

so donate it to the site... Its more of honor for me... and the fun in making a cover

Couldn't agree more, no money for me...give it to the site, just finished my 1st entry, don't stand a chance in hell, but so what. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

[Raiderviking]

just finished my 1st entry, don't stand a chance in hell, but so what. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

its not if you win or loose its how u play the game... welcome to the first annual Coverlympics at HIRESCovers

[Irrob]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/yellow.gif)

[matthew]

I'm back in the game! Got a new idea. Today a gonna upload my first cover for this competition in "Show off" since it was released on DVD in early 2000.

[Irrob]

I'm back in the game! Got a new idea. Today a gonna upload my first cover for this competition in "Show off" since it was released on DVD in early 2000.

Yea, that's a detail thats getting overlooked. As a reminder everyone, the cover must have a pre-2000 DVD release date (not theatrical release date). (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[Myers]

A quick question if i may, what if a film has multiple release dates? i wanted to do one that was originally released in 1999 by one studio and then released years later by another. Will that be ok cheers for anyone that can help....

[Myers]

okey dokey will do cheers lulubelle i'll see if i can get creative and give it a go

[jel]

personally i think this competition needs more amateurs (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

so ... i'm in!
(unless everything goes pear-shaped at the last minute, and then i'm out again (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) )

movie chosen was screened in 1931
originally released on dvd in 1998
re-released on dvd in 2004

[Bazzah]

Good to have you in the competition jel.

[Bazzah]

Just a reminder to those that are entering the competition.

Your entry MUST have a DVD release date PRE 2000. Some DVD's are released several times, so check carefully.

We have had a few entries now that do not have a DVD release date of PRE 2000. These entries will not be accepted into the competition.

So, please, before you waste lots of your time making a cover, make sure you have checked the DVD release dates.

[Myers]

Just a reminder to those that are entering the competition.

Your entry MUST have a DVD release date PRE 2000. Some DVD's are released several times, so check carefully.

We have had a few entries now that do not have a DVD release date of PRE 2000. These entries will not be accepted into the competition.

So, please, before you waste lots of your time making a cover, make sure you have checked the DVD release dates.

So can we go by the earliest release date or go for one that hs not been mulitple released?? and where are we checking for the relase date? i have had different dates for different films from different sites all very confusing somedays (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[Bazzah]

If for example the DVD was released by MGM in 1987, and then re released in 2001 by Paramount, then just use the MGM release, and use the MGM logos (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

As long as it was released before 2000 on DVD, (not video) then you are ok!!

[Irrob]

So can we go by the earliest release date or go for one that hs not been mulitple released?? and where are we checking for the relase date? i have had different dates for different films from different sites all very confusing somedays (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

You can check release dates at two places: DVD Empire and Amazon.com/DVD
My question: will the public get a higher res preview to go by than what is currently in the blogs?

[Myers]

If for example the DVD was released by MGM in 1987, and then re released in 2001 by Paramount, then just use the MGM release, and use the MGM logos (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

As long as it was released before 2000 on DVD, (not video) then you are ok!!

Cheers bazzah makes it a lot better IMO thanks for clearing that up for me.

[ubl6612]

Quick question. What if there is a cover on this site for the movie you want to make, but it is a foreign cover, is it okay to add an english cover to the comp?

[Bazzah]

My question: will the public get a higher res preview to go by than what is currently in the blogs?

No, the public won't. But the judges will receive full res images.

Quick question. What if there is a cover on this site for the movie you want to make, but it is a foreign cover, is it okay to add an english cover to the comp?

Not if it is a custom. If there is only a scan for the cover you want to do, then it is fine. I am hoping that we are going to get some customs that we don't have. This way the competition benefits everyone (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[ubl6612]

Not if it is a custom. If there is only a scan for the cover you want to do, then it is fine. I am hoping that we are going to get some customs that we don't have. This way the competition benefits everyone (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

Okay. Then I need you to remove a cover for me. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

lol

[Powers]

GOD DAMN SON OF A B*TCH GRRRRRRRRRRR ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

Sorry, just getting a bit frustrated with my 5 attempts at covers for the comp. 3 Have been ruled out coz i didn't release it was dvd release date, 1 has been ruled out because when i first searched the gallery i did beatlejuice as 2 words not one, and when i found my error theres already a bloody custom, and my last cover just went the way of the dodo when PSP crashed on me. So i reiterate ARGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Krafty]

I think I might join in....... if I am allowed. ??

only a couple of weeks to go so better get started.

Baz, you know I work with a mac so you will have to do the preview thing for me. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif) and just wondering if you are entering, if you are not judging?

[chefjoe]

hey krafty, u can run the image thingy in virtual pc if u want to be tortured, it took me 15 minutes, lol I have a Mac as well (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[Krafty]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

Powers - thats fate making you give everyone else a chance! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) I hope you are going to carry on with your last one???

Krafty - of course you can. And don't worry about the preview, I am doing them all anyway (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) And I am not entering, or judging. Haven't got time to enter, and I know whos is whos cover!

[donobieus]

I think I'm in. finally found a pre 2000 release that inspired me, AND without a custom already made, which is weird since it's a pretty popular movie.

[Bazzah]

B is there going to be somewhere the judges can discuss the covers?

Nope - that wouldn't be fair. The judging has to be independant, not a group decision (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

As discussed with the artists, this is how the judging will be done.

Each judge will judge each cover based on the following:

1. (Marks out of 25) How original is the work? Does it resemble any custom or retail covers already made?
2. (Marks out of 25) Quality of design. How much thought has been put into the layout?
3. (Marks out of 25) Quality of images. Are the images of high quality? Some images are hard to get hold of for older images, but have they tried to compensate this with using effects?
4. (Marks out of 25) Movie 'feel' captured? Have they captured the feel for the movie?

Then, they will submit to me, a total out of 100 for each cover. The 3 covers with the total highest scores from all the judges will be the winners.

[Stuie]

Better withdraw me Baz, i got about 10 covers sets as WIP without starting any other covers, i should finish off some of the others. Ta.

[Irrob]

Better withdraw me Baz, i got about 10 covers sets as WIP without starting any other covers, i should finish off some of the others. Ta.

I withdrew your name. You're sure about this right?

[Stuie]

Yes mate, unfortunately, getting bogged down with pms with people telling me off for not finishing stuff.

[ubl6612]

I usually just ignore those (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

or remind them of the jedi teachings of patience.

[suchat]

Be good to see some older covers IMO.

[Irrob]

I think I'm in. finally found a pre 2000 release that inspired me, AND without a custom already made, which is weird since it's a pretty popular movie.

Ok buddy, you're name is officially in.

[donobieus]

Ok buddy, you're name is officially in.

Thanx Irrob

[gbk33]

this is looking pretty good

[Myers]

Count me in finally found a film to do and am working on it as we speak, not that it will be up to much but it's the taking part that counts....

[Irrob]

Count me in finally found a film to do and am working on it as we speak, not that it will be up to much but it's the taking part that counts....

okay (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Myers]

Many thanks irrob

[nonini]

I found a Movie for this cover competition.
So i will give it a try and you can count me in.

[Irrob]

I found a Movie for this cover competition.
So i will give it a try and you can count me in.

it is done.
best of luck (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Krafty]

Im in..... checked the criteria..... and is fine. Unlike my cover!!! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Storm Raider]

is it about boats krafty (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

yes it Gilligans island SS Minnow

[Krafty]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif) I was going to do the Titanic.... there are already some customs there in the gallery. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Storm Raider]

Titanic (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/laughin.gif)

[Powers]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Only a few more days to go, i better get a rush on my effort if it's gonna be in on time. If not they'll be a new cover for the gallery in a week or so anyway hehe.

[donobieus]

LOL, I just sent mine in. Hope it doesnt suck. Good luck to all. Anyone know if all the standings will be posted or just the top 3? To be honest, if I were to make the top ten I'd be pretty impressed. Just wondering.

[burnbabyburn]

LOL, I just sent mine in. Hope it doesnt suck. Good luck to all. Anyone know if all the standings will be posted or just the top 3? To be honest, if I were to make the top ten I'd be pretty impressed. Just wondering.

I think it's just the top 3 but don't know for sure?

[Bazzah]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Only a few more days to go, i better get a rush on my effort if it's gonna be in on time. If not they'll be a new cover for the gallery in a week or so anyway hehe.

You have a week! That's plenty of time! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) I am just happy to see you making covers again!!!!

I think it's just the top 3 but don't know for sure?

I was going to do the top 3, but we have quite a few entries, so I probably will do the top 10.

[matthew]

I just sent in my two entries. I think you find one of them the most silly cover ever made. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

[Powers]

MOTHER F*CKER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
LOOKS LIKE I'M OUT OF THE COMP!!!!!!!

I spent hours searching for a high res image, couldn't find one so i've spent literally weeks of pain staking vector modelling to recreate it. I've now done and to my bloody dismay someone else has already created a cover using a high res version of what i was tying to recreate (looks like a high res scan of the replica map i was using as a template). So that's it, i throw in my hat. Seems like fate was against me on this as i've had nothing but disaster after disaster. Good luck to everyone else, i'll be back for the next, but if i never have to use the bloody pen tool for the rest of my life i'll die happy.

[matthew]

too bad, powers.(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/shrug.gif)

[corky]

I don't see why you don't post your version, just because someone else has a hi-res copy of something and your rebuilding the same thing doesn't mean to say there's will be better, unless it's because your doing the same movie, and if that's the case it doesn't matter, post anyway.

[Bazzah]

Has it been created since the competition began? If so, you can still enter yours.

You can only not create covers that already have customs uploaded before 1st July 2006

[Powers]

It's not been posted on here, it's been posted on a certain region one only site. The reason i'm not gonna enter anymore is that, lets say 90% of my cover is made up of this map, and the other cover is made completely from the map. Therefore by the juding critera i have lost nearly 25 points from the onset, for originality, or in my case, lack of it. I could have kept this cover under my hat and entered anyway but i feel gutted by the others existance. It was uploaded by 'unkown' and looks like a quick cut and paste cover, using a awesome scan (far superior to my efforts) but is almost indentical to mine. I'll upload it to the gallery but i don't think it can go in the comp as an original entry anymore.

[Krafty]

Knock something else up .... quick. You know you want to! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Powers]

Knock something else up .... quick. You know you want to! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

This was my 5th attempt mate. This comp gave me something to work towards at least and got me making covers again. I think i'll just resign from the comp and when i finish em off post em in the gallery

[kylumi]

whatever you made powers m8.........................i bet you get top marks...............i got money on it...........almost anyways (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Bazzah]

It's not been posted on here, it's been posted on a certain region one only site. The reason i'm not gonna enter anymore is that, lets say 90% of my cover is made up of this map, and the other cover is made completely from the map. Therefore by the juding critera i have lost nearly 25 points from the onset, for originality, or in my case, lack of it. I could have kept this cover under my hat and entered anyway but i feel gutted by the others existance. It was uploaded by 'unkown' and looks like a quick cut and paste cover, using a awesome scan (far superior to my efforts) but is almost indentical to mine. I'll upload it to the gallery but i don't think it can go in the comp as an original entry anymore.

Powers. Just enter it anyway. It doesn't matter, you won't lose on originality, if you can see the work is done by you. The judges aren't going to be that tight!!! Just enter it anyway, you have nothing to lose!!!!!

[ubl6612]

random post #27

http://idisk.mac.com/micdavis/Public/tutorial/tbmaptut.html

the excisting cover you speak of is of questionable quality, a good vectorised weathered version with a better title treatment for this movie would be nice.

[kylumi]

hold on UBL m8...........................i want powers in as well................even, if it's just to see what masterpiece he has come up with..................but, rules is rules...................if there is an existing cover...............then, there is an existing cover (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[kylumi]

just a little extra point.....................should we include the retail version to assist with voting?

another small point.....................should vector art, free-hand art and cover-art have differing voting critera?

i actually enjoy drawing freehand and have adapted it to a couple of my covers...............notably the Hulk.
but, it is time consuming and never seems to merit the effort!

maybe...................we should ditch blogs and RCA type sections in favour of an alternative art section......just an idea of course............no harm mean't (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

multi-posting ........................... ILLEGAL (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif)

[corky]

I don't see why we can't have an alternative art section, we'll have to gang up on bazz

[ubl6612]

hold on UBL m8...........................i want powers in as well................even, if it's just to see what masterpiece he has come up with..................but, rules is rules...................if there is an existing cover...............then, there is an existing cover (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

The cover which is spoken upon does not reside in this realm. Therefore no rules art broken. Though the pleasure of creation be dimmered with the excistens of the anomaly. The lamant of Powers the Alchemist be cognize in my mind.

[kylumi]

UB m8 you make me smile.....................it's almost 16th century speak....................but, i love you for it.........lol

if the cover is not represented on this site ................................ then, it's eligible (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Bazzah]

I think he is just chickening out! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

[Krafty]

i actually enjoy drawing freehand and have adapted it to a couple of my covers .....


maybe...................we should ditch blogs and RCA type sections in favour of an alternative art section

I love your freehand, as I remember the Flightplan cover you made (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

We need not ditch anything. Just add an alternative section within your own blog or RCA. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[kylumi]

your right baz.........................for me it makes no difference............win or lose....................i just like to see the interpretation.....................most of the stuff that comes up is crap (Ooops sorry).............but, every-so -often you see brillance...................and that's what i enjoy....................i cannot produce it..............but, i just like to see it (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[img]I love your freehand, as I remember the Flightplan cover you made lol.gif

We need not ditch anything. Just add an alternative section within your own blog or RCA. thumb.gif[/img]

krafty m8......................i am not a blog kinda guy................i like to be in the middle with everyone else........it works a s a great learning curve.......................all i am interested in is creating "art-work"................good or bad it's what i enjoy doing.

I have been doing this seriously for 12 months now.....................and i cannot begin to tell you that the learning curve for me has been huge..................i look at "real art" sites and think...............JEEZ...................am i crap or what.
Then suddenly you get a "powers" thrown at you..........................and you think to yourself, i wanna do that........so of you again..........................learning (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[Powers]

I aint no chicken hehe

http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=t...nditos3dri6.jpg

I'm just gutted with the cover and frankly have no love for it anymore. It feels like i ran a marathon and just as i was about to cross the line someone ran upto me and booted me in the balls then ran off with the finshing line. I'm still not entering it but i will up it to the gallery, and you never know, i may knock up something in the few days left.

[kylumi]

that cover is a winner in anyones language (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Irrob]

great work Powers

[donobieus]

Really nice work there Powers.

[corky]

great covers Powers.

[ubl6612]

that would have won... of course.

Next time we should do a contest with just Powers and Bazzah.

[matthew]

Big applause, Powers!

[Krafty]

I can fully understand why you were pissed M8. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

[Bazzah]

Powers - your covers never cease to amaze me. Everytime I see a new cover of yours, my jaw hits the deck.

[Storm Raider]

Aghh Bazzah says the same thing in Corkys blog with those whip me, beat me teach me a lesson women she has in there

Your covers are amazing Powers
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[donger]

Powers, the other contest entrants should kiss your ass for not entering that cover. I would have voted it winner without a thought. Nice work m8!

[Irrob]

Powers, the other contest entrants should kiss your ass for not entering that cover. I would have voted it winner without a thought. Nice work m8!

heh, with a name that has "dong" in it, I'm not surprised you would go there (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

[chefjoe]

WOW! He should enter...

[nonini]

I can't see in the Blogs: Cover Competition Part 3 anymore.
When i look now i miss some covers that where there before. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)



ps: Powers, sorry to hear you lost your feeling with your great cover.
cheers. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[donobieus]

Same thing here, seems like part 3 is now gone. I just sent in my second cover for the comp, hope all is well with this thing.

[burnbabyburn]

Same thing here, seems like part 3 is now gone. I just sent in my second cover for the comp, hope all is well with this thing.

Yeah...it's been like this all day. Must be working on it?? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif)

[Irrob]

works for me. Give it time. Page loads sloooow.

[Bazzah]

I can't see in the Blogs: Cover Competition Part 3 anymore.

Oops, my bad! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif) Should work now! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[wonnpark]

I can't upload the file that I made.

[ubl6612]

read the first post of this thread.

[mattm77]

Damn when can I get my hands of some of these covers?

Amazing work everyone!

[Krafty]

There's some nice work going on here. Glad to see it.
Just hope the judging is not going to take forever like on some other site earlier in the year. Some will know what I'm talking about. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

Anyway GOOD LUCK to all who entered. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[suchat]

I can't upload the file that I made.

[Bazzah]

I can't upload the file that I made.

Have you read the rules on the first page? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif)

[Bazzah]

Just a reminder - you have until tomorrow (Monday 31st July) midnight GMT to send me your entries.

Also, can everyone who has sent me a cover please send me either an email or pm with what covers you have sent? I had a bit of a meltdown the other day, and lost almost all my stuff on my PC, including my backup drive.

[corky]

Just a reminder - you have until tomorrow (Monday 31st July) midnight GMT to send me your entries.

Also, can everyone who has sent me a cover please send me either an email or pm with what covers you have sent? I had a bit of a meltdown the other day, and lost almost all my stuff on my PC, including my backup drive.

PM sent as requested, sorry to hear you have had such troubles, wonderful machines at times, but then there are other times you just wanna juck the sodding thing outta the window from the top of a huge tower block (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

Just a reminder - you have until tomorrow (Monday 31st July) midnight GMT to send me your entries.

Also, can everyone who has sent me a cover please send me either an email or pm with what covers you have sent? I had a bit of a meltdown the other day, and lost almost all my stuff on my PC, including my backup drive.

Sorry for your computer trouble Bazzah...been there, done that. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

[Storm Raider]

PM sent as requested, sorry to hear you have had such troubles, wonderful machines at times, but then there are other times you just wanna juck the sodding thing outta the window from the top of a huge tower block (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

OMG i have days like that to (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Myers]

I know the feeling i am the proud owner of 2 dead 300 gig drives from the last blow up i had. And also a very proud owner of a athlon 64 3800 cpu, 24 hours old left it on the table while i did a board swap. and the cat swiped it and ran off down the garden, with me in hot pursuit alas too late a few of the pins had been chewed off. The cat is now banned from anywhere near my computer gear. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

[corky]

I know the feeling i am the proud owner of 2 dead 300 gig drives from the last blow up i had. And also a very proud owner of a athlon 64 3800 cpu, 24 hours old left it on the table while i did a board swap. and the cat swiped it and ran off down the garden, with me in hot pursuit alas too late a few of the pins had been chewed off. The cat is now banned from anywhere near my computer gear. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

Erm.... am not laughing ... nor do I have this silly grin on my face. Am really sorry you have had such problems with the livestock in your house. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Myers]

Erm.... am not laughing ... nor do I have this silly grin on my face. Am really sorry you have had such problems with the livestock in your house. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

Was a while ago while it was still a kitten all in all cost me a bloody fortune that cat (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) So i have a very expensive keychain now (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[corky]

Was a while ago while it was still a kitten all in all cost me a bloody fortune that cat (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) So i have a very expensive keychain now (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

I would of got a cattle prod, and poked it everytime it got closer than 10ft (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) , not that am sick and twisted mind

[Bazzah]

All the entries are now in. You can see them here.

The judges have until 7th August to make their decisions, so watch this space!!

[kylumi]

jeez.....................35 covers and not a single dud amongst them..................i am truly amazed by just how high a quality they all are.................a big well done to all the entrants. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

i got a problem with how the voting may go ..................... cos there are so many covers which are equally good...................maybe, a genre bracket or something...............but, i guess it's a little late for that.

anyways......................if i was a judge.............i would be pooing my pants right now. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Irrob]

agree, much easier to make a cover for the comp vs. judging it

[kylumi]

great quality though Irrob...............truly successful contest dont you think (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[Myers]

Got to agree with you on this one such a wide variety and all to an excellent standard very impressive good job all (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[ubl6612]

Can't we just make everyone a winner (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/arms.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

At least we can exclude "Last Action Hero" and "All the President's Men" from the party, cause they suck (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif) the guy has probably never even seen the movies. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

Have to agree with you. Wouldn't want to be a judge about now. Especially if I don't win. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)


















okay I'll stop now. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

[Irrob]

great quality though Irrob...............truly successful contest dont you think (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

lol, ubl. absolutely piggy, judges got their hands full!

[Myers]

Done it, took 4 hours of scrutiny, submitted my votes to Bazzah, won't ever volunteer to judge again, too much like hard work.

So will definatly be an entrant in the next competition (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

In that case i definitley won't be (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)

[Irrob]

Done it, took 4 hours of scrutiny, submitted my votes to Bazzah, won't ever volunteer to judge again, too much like hard work.

So will definatly be an entrant in the next competition (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

wow, that's fast. Glad you got it over with quick. Too much pressure being a judge. I mean, how do you pick from such good stuff?

[Storm Raider]

Done it, took 4 hours of scrutiny, submitted my votes to Bazzah, won't ever volunteer to judge again, too much like hard work.

So will definatly be an entrant in the next competition (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)

I must admit there were many good cover i would hate to be a judge (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

Can the owners of the covers:

hair
run lola run
Mortal Kombat
Twister
Night of the Living Dead

Please send me a PM.

Thanks

[ubl6612]

how do you pick from such good stuff?

coin flip? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Irrob]

coin flip? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

hehe works for me. BTW, get an avatar will ya (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[ubl6612]

happy now?

[Irrob]

now the world is right again

[Bazzah]

And the results of the competition are.....some of the judges need a flipping good kicking !

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cussing.gif)

I'll have the results posted tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.

[Bazzah]

Results are in Click here to see them

[bigdog829]

Congrats to the winners all of them looked very good. On a side note good job judges couldnt have been easy ................ You guys picked the same I would have for first.

Great job everyone !

[ubl6612]

Just have to say. Very Nice work bbb. I really like your cover. Very Original.

[nonini]

Congratulations to burnbabyburn and irrob for your nr 1 and nr 3 places in the cover contest. (IMG:http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing36.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)
Very happy myself with the second place. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/arms.gif)

[Irrob]

Great work everyone. Please hurry and upload your covers! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[mattm77]

Congrats to the winners. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)



Can't understand how 'Ran' didn't even make the top 10.

[burnbabyburn]

Just have to say. Very Nice work bbb. I really like your cover. Very Original.

Thanks ubl6612...although I really liked the finished cover myself, I honestly didn't think I had a chance of winning. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) But I'm soooooooo happy I did (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

Congratulations to burnbabyburn and irrob for your nr 1 and nr 3 places in the cover contest. (IMG:http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing36.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)
Very happy myself with the second place. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/arms.gif)

Hey nonini...thanks for the congrats and the same to you and Irrob...excellent covers all. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)


I'd like to also say thanks to the judges...I'm glad it wasn't me judging this!

[Bazzah]

Congratulations to everyone. Can BBB, nomini and irrob send me their paypal email addresses please? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[sauron]

well done burnbabyburn and everyone else that entered great covers

[burnbabyburn]

well done burnbabyburn and everyone else that entered great covers

Thank you Sauron...excellent competition I must say! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[nonini]

Congratulations to everyone. Can BBB, nomini and irrob send me their paypal email addresses please? (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/chin.gif) Second best and they can't spell my name grrrrr.......... (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lolboard.gif)

Bazzah, i would like to donate the price money to the site. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)
I entered the contest for the fun of it and the challenge. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8834.gif)
cheers nonini

[burnbabyburn]

Bazzah...I would also like to donate my winnings to the site. Sent you a PM regarding this (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[corky]

Well done everyone that entered, and I'd like to thank the judges for um... judging lol

[sleepyhead]

Well done to all.

I think the judges did a terrific job, bbb's cover was a worthy winner.

Nice gesture from nonini and bbb regarding the prize money, I think everyone came out a winner in this.

[Irrob]

As far as I'm concerned, the "gesture" was extremely predictable.

[Krafty]

Congrats to BBB, nonini and irrob.

And a big thank you to the judges. It would not be the same without you.!! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[kylumi]

wow........................great stuff guys....................super covers and all entries were abso brillo (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[Bazzah]

Well, all winners have expressed how they wish to donate their winnings to the site. It just shows what a great community it is we have here. It's a pleasure to be an admin of such a great site, full of great people. And as a bonus, we have great cover artists! What more could we ask for??

Time to think up the next competition! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) This time for the site designers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

Thanks again to everyone who spent their time participating in the competition, and to those that took the time to judge the entries. I am very impressed with all the entries.

[burnbabyburn]

Well, all winners have expressed how they wish to donate their winnings to the site. It just shows what a great community it is we have here. It's a pleasure to be an admin of such a great site, full of great people. And as a bonus, we have great cover artists! What more could we ask for??

Time to think up the next competition! (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif) This time for the site designers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/winking.gif)

Thanks again to everyone who spent their time participating in the competition, and to those that took the time to judge the entries. I am very impressed with all the entries.

Couldn't agree more with you Bazzah...excellent community we have here. Proud to be a part of it in my little way. Sure am glad I found this place!!
Just finished uploading all my comp entries, for anyone who's interested (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[kylumi]

your winning cover was my first choice BBB...............i think it is just about the best cover i have seen for that genre......................superb (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

[burnbabyburn]

your winning cover was my first choice BBB...............i think it is just about the best cover i have seen for that genre......................superb (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

Wow (BBB says while blushing)...thank you Kylumi (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif)

[donobieus]

Congrats to all the winners. I'll up the two I threw in when I get home from work.

[Krafty]

I would like to say a BIG thank you to one, who, so far has been over-looked. Bazzah has done a great job of actually organising the comp and making sure things went to plan. He has put a lot of time and energy into answering lots of questions and also creating the previews so we could all see the entrants work.
Big kudos to you my friend. (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/arms.gif)

[Storm Raider]

Yes thanks Bazzah you done an awesome job
Can some please explain Kudos to me
Cheers (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/8824.gif)

[Bazzah]

You're more than welcome.

Kudos means credit, thanks etc.

[Storm Raider]

Hey Kudos Bazzah and for all the Aussies
Awesome Maaatttteee

[Irrob]

(IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) (IMG:http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif) for Baz